Carving Creative Walking Sticks and Canes
Title | Carving Creative Walking Sticks and Canes PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Purnell |
Publisher | Fox Chapel Publishing |
Total Pages | 823 |
Release | 2020-06-10 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1607657112 |
Put your wood carving skills to practical use! This must-have book features 13 wood carving projects with step-by-step instructions and photography for creative and elegant walking sticks. Including projects for beginner, intermediate, and advanced wood carvers, painting and finishing instructions are provided, as well as helpful information on types of wood used, methods for joining a head to a shank, and more. From a simple lyre-shaped thumb stick and a gent’s walking stick to derby sticks with the head of a fox, eagle, Labrador retriever, black swan, and other animals, author, contributor to The Guild of Master Craftsman’s magazines, and self-taught wood carver Paul Purnell will show you everything you need to know!
Cane Topper Woodcarving
Title | Cane Topper Woodcarving PDF eBook |
Author | Lora S. Irish |
Publisher | Fox Chapel Publishing |
Total Pages | 546 |
Release | 2018-11-13 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1607655349 |
Discover how to create unique and beautiful canes that will be treasured as useful works of art. Legendary carving artist Lora S. Irish introduces you to all of the essential components and woodcarving techniques of cane topper carving in this comprehensive guide with 4 step-by-step projects and 6 joinery methods.
Hand Carving Your Own Walking Stick
Title | Hand Carving Your Own Walking Stick PDF eBook |
Author | David Stehly |
Publisher | IMM Lifestyle Books |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2017 |
Genre | Staffs (Sticks, canes, etc.) |
ISBN | 9781565238978 |
"Carve beautiful wildlife walking sticks with step-by-step projects, ready-to-use patterns, an inspirational color photo gallery, and advice on wood sourcing and finishing"--Publisher's description.
Illustrated Guide to Carving Tree Bark
Title | Illustrated Guide to Carving Tree Bark PDF eBook |
Author | Jack A. Williams |
Publisher | Fox Chapel Publishing |
Total Pages | 261 |
Release | 2004-04-01 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1607658992 |
In this book, you'll learn the specialized technique of carving figures in tree bark. Included is a complete guide to the various species of cottonwood bark and the best tools to use. A step-by-step wood carving project of a magical tree house is included, along with a beautiful gallery including wood spirits, animals, whimsical tree houses, and much more.
Tom Wolfe Carves Spirit Canes
Title | Tom Wolfe Carves Spirit Canes PDF eBook |
Author | Tom Wolfe |
Publisher | Schiffer Craft |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9780764330513 |
Tom Wolfe starts with a sapling straight from the hillside and takes the carver through each step to create a charming cane. He begins with prepping the sapling, helps the reader think through the design of the spirit that will emerge, and explains the various carving techniques that are needed to do the work. Finally he shows the painting and finishing steps, included ways to conceal unexpected problems.
Carving Wooden Finger Puppets and Cane Toppers
Title | Carving Wooden Finger Puppets and Cane Toppers PDF eBook |
Author | Ross Oar |
Publisher | Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated |
Total Pages | 79 |
Release | 2009-06-01 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9781565233898 |
For wood carvers looking to create something different comes a collection of patterns and projects for making whimsical puppets or cane toppers. Kids will love Billy Parrot, Squeaker Squirrel, and Chipper Chimp!
Creative Canes and Walking Sticks
Title | Creative Canes and Walking Sticks PDF eBook |
Author | Tom Wolfe |
Publisher | Schiffer Craft |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9780887408854 |
When Tom carved a walking stick in his book, Tom Wolfe Carves Woodspirits and Walking Sticks, it was almost an afterthought. But it was soon followed by a book devoted to them, Carving Canes & Walking Sticks. Now we are pleased to present a brand new book with original patterns and different techniques to produce creative canes and walking sticks. Also included are designs for sword canes. As always each step is clearly illustrated in full color and patterns are presented to aid the carver in his or her own creation. A gallery of 25 canes and 11 patterns make this a most useful aid to carving.